FACTORS INFLUENCING PARTICIPATION IN AGRICULTURAL COOPERATIVE IN SURULERE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA

This study assessed factors influencing participation in agricultural cooperative of farmers in Surulere Local Government Area. Multistage sampling technique was used to select 100 Farmers in the study area. Data were collected using interview schedule. Descriptive statistical tools and logit model were used. The mean number of years spent in school was 6 years. The coefficient of years of farming experience was positive and significant at 10 percentage level. It was concluded that the highly experienced farmers participate better or more in agricultural cooperative. Therefore, the less experienced farmers should be sensitized by agricultural extension agents on the need to participate better or more in agricultural cooperative. Keywords: Age, cooperative, farming experience, household size and participation status